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Christmas Physics - Holiday Lights and Circuits | Worksheets | Grade 6,7,8
Help your students master electric circuits with this ready-to-use holiday-themed worksheet! Perfect for Grades 6–8 physical science, this printable resource includes 30 multiple-choice questions that explore circuits using real-world examples of Christmas, Chanukah, and Kwanzaa decorations. Students will review key concepts such as series vs parallel circuits, voltage, resistance, and current flow—all through the lens of festive lighting. This activity is ideal for science review, quizz
6th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Thanksgiving MAGNET Maze STRUCTURED STEM PROJECT with ASSESSMENT Rubrics
Increase the understanding of magnetism with this easy-prep Thanksgiving themed Magnetic Mazes engineering project, aligned with MS-PS2-3 and MS-PS2-5 standards. This interactive and fun activity not only allows students to explore magnetic fields but also adds structure and assessment to the engineering process. Designed to help students stay focused and organized, this resource provides a complete framework for creating magnet maze games. What's Included:Teacher Notes: Detailed guide for carry
5th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-5
Christmas STEM Science Activity Spinning Toys Santa Snowman Thaumatrope
A Christmas STEM science activity (and Hanukkah) where students make a spinning disc called a thaumatrope that has an image on each side; for example, one side has Santa and the other has a chimney. When spun quickly the images will appear to merge into one picture. Directions to make the disc are completely described. Simple Holiday STEM and what fun! Three Christmas and one Menorah template are provided. A blank template is also provided for those that want to give their own a try. Upgrade De
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Science
STEM Biographies: Engineering Enthusiasts | Research-Based Learning | Pop Quiz
Explore engineering careers and influential engineers with this Engineers workbook for Grades 6–9. This STEM biographies lesson includes engaging activities, worksheets, and a pop quiz that introduce key figures in engineering and their real-world impact.Students will investigate engineer biographies, analyze innovations, and develop research and comprehension skills. Through reading tasks, fact-finding activities, and structured worksheets, learners build understanding of engineering fields and
6th - 9th
Engineering, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.8
Chemical Change vs. Physical Change – Valentine’s Day Science Investigation
This Chemical Change vs. Physical Change Valentine’s Day Science Investigation is a complete STEM lab that helps students understand changes in matter through hands-on candy experiments. Students investigate breaking, dissolving, and melting candy hearts and use evidence-based reasoning to classify each change as physical or chemical. This is not a worksheet. It is a full science investigation with structured experiments, data analysis, CER writing, assessments, rubrics, and extension pro
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Engineering, General Science
DEI & STEM Bulletin Board | "Internet MVPs: Every Expert Was Once a Curious Kid"
Celebrate diversity in STEM! “Internet Heroes: Every Expert Was Once a Curious Kid" Inspire students with this diverse and impactful bulletin board display that highlights pioneers of the internet and computing from a variety of backgrounds. Each featured innovator demonstrates how childhood curiosity can grow into world-changing contributions and help increase representation in STEM. Featured Innovators & Backgrounds: Dr. Narinder Kapany (Indian American) – Father of Fiber OpticsRadia Perlman
K - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Other (Science)
Easter STEM Challenge: Egg-hanced Paperless Version
Looking for Easter activities that your students will love but are more than just a craft or activity to pass the time? This Easter STEM Challenge (Easter STEAM Challenge) will keep your students engaged in brain-busting work disguised as fun! The basic premise: This is a classic egg-drop challenge with optional modifications. Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build a device to protect an egg from cracking when dropped from a predetermined height. (You can skip the
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Christmas Physics - Holiday Forces and Motion | Worksheets | Grade 6,7,8
Bring the magic of the holidays into your middle school science class with this ready-to-use Christmas Physics worksheet! Designed for students in Grades 6–8, this printable multiple-choice activity focuses on real-world applications of forces and motion in the context of delivering holiday gifts. With 30 questions that explore concepts like friction, acceleration, net force, and Newton's Laws, this resource makes physical science fun and festive. It’s perfect for review, quizzes, sub plans,
6th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Christmas Physics - Thermal Energy & Winter Comfort | Worksheets | Grade 6,7,8
Help your students master thermal energy and heat transfer with this ready-to-use winter science worksheet! Perfect for middle school physical science (Grades 6–8), this seasonal worksheet includes 30 multiple-choice questions that explore real-world applications of thermal energy during winter holidays. Topics include heat transfer methods, insulation, and energy conservation, all tied to familiar situations such as keeping cocoa warm, wearing cozy clothes, or heating homes. It’s ideal for
6th - 8th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Black History STEM Activity - Functional Furniture Print and Paperless Bundle
This challenge was created as a way to celebrate Black History Month and/or Women’s History Month in science class. The premise is inspired by Sarah E. Goode’s 1885 invention of the folding cabinet bed. She was one of the first African-American women to obtain a patent for her invention! The basic premise:Working against a criteria/constraints list in groups, students will design and build multi-functional furniture, or furnish an entire apartment. Note: This resource includes both the printable
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Snowman STEM Winter Math & Science - Fun After Winter Break Activity -Winter SEL
The perfect after winter break activity is here! The Snowman Stretch Winter STEM Challenge combines winter math, science and STEM in a hands-on snowman activity where kids design, build, and test the tallest snowman or the one with the greatest volume or surface area while applying real math, science, and SEL skills. It's an ideal winter math or STEM activity to smooth the transition coming back to school after Winter Break! ⛄️ Activity OverviewIn this winter STEM activity, kids work
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+5
Pumpkin Activity Halloween STEM - Thanksgiving STEM & Science October & November
The Fall Science Pumpkin Picker STEM Challenge is the perfect Halloween STEM or Thanksgiving STEM activity to keep students engaged this October & November and fits right in with your fall STEM activities.In this challenge, students will design and build a device to efficiently harvest pumpkins from a field, measuring success by how quickly or in how few moves the pumpkins can be collected and deposited into a harvest container. Use candy pumpkins, candy corn, or even just crumpled orange pa
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Fall & Halloween Hashtag Blocks Cards / Halloween STEM Activities Student Gift
The following Fall and Halloween hashtag blocks challenge cards and gift tags are perfect for student gifts, Fall Parties, and Halloween STEM Activities! They are designed to accompany “Hashtag” building blocks, found seasonally in Target Dollar Spot.Students may complete the 8 challenge cards independently or with partners, or you may choose to make copies and give them as fall gifts to your students.Includes smaller cards for individual student use and larger cards for classroom use, as well
PreK - 6th
Engineering
Thanksgiving Science & STEM - Fun Thanksgiving Game - Turkey Race Fall Activity
Fall Thanksgiving Science Activity: A fun twist on The Great Turkey Race as students help save the turkeys using Thanksgiving Science and STEM! In this Thanksgiving game, kids design and build a way to safely move a turkey — either horizontally across a distance or vertically from a drop point. (Think turkey zip lines or parachutes!)It’s the perfect blend of Thanksgiving STEM, physics, and hands-on problem-solving to keep kids learning through November. Plan a Turkey Race or Save the Turkey Esc
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Thanksgiving Science & STEM Fall Activity - Pilgrims & Native Americans Shelters
Fall Activities – Thanksgiving Science & STEM Shelter Challenge with Pilgrims & Native Americans - Wampanoag. Keep kids learning and creating with this hands-on Thanksgiving science and November STEM activity shelter challenge! Perfect for your fall activities lineup, this project blends engineering, history, and teamwork as kids design and build shelters to protect Pilgrims and Wampanoag people from harsh November weather. The Thanksgiving STEM Challenge:Working individually or in groups, kids
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Fun Halloween Science & Fall Science Halloween STEM Activity Candy Corn Catapult
The Treat Toss Catapult STEM Challenge is a hands-on Halloween STEM activity perfect for October. This challenge introduces students to simple machines (levers) while keeping them engaged in Halloween science and fall STEM activities they’ll love. In this activity, students work in teams to design and build their own candy corn catapults / launchers meeting a criteria and constraints list while competing for longest launch distance or best target accuracy. You can substitute candy pumpki
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Halloween STEM Challenge | Flying Bat Activity and Fun Game
Looking for something fun and easy to keep your students engaged this Halloween? In this low prep STEM activity, students design and build paper bat wings to see which ones can fly the farthest. Students follow the engineering design process to build, test, and improve their design. Simple easy to find materials: black paper, tape, straws, and scissors. After completing the STEM activity, learn about bat adaptations by reading a short passage and playing a simple whole class game that r
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Science
Easter Spring STEM activity: Design and Build a Peep Parachute!
Get your students excited for Spring with the Easter Peep Parachute Activity! Design a parachute that will slow down the rate a cup falls after being dropped and allow the Peep to land safely into a target zone. This a perfect activity to do before a holiday and/ or vacation when students NEED to be engaged! STEM: Students plan, design, build and test their ideas. Students then evaluate what worked and what did not in their designs (and use this information to improve the design!)
3rd - 6th
Engineering
Fall Activity Thanksgiving Science & STEM - Pilgrims and Native Americans Boats
Fall Activity - Thanksgiving Science & STEM Pilgrims & Native Americans Boat Challenge. Keep kids engaged before the holiday break with this hands-on Thanksgiving science and STEM boat challenge! In the Mini Mayflower / Mini Mishoon activity, kids design and build a boat to help the Pilgrims and Native Americans (Wampanoag) transport goods or people across the water. This challenge blends engineering and history into one exciting fall activity, perfect for Thanksgiving STEMlessons, November en
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Winter STEM & Science - After Winter Break Activity - Back from Winter Break Fun
The Frozen Fortress Winter STEM Activity is a perfect before or after winter break activity where students design and build a marshmallow fortress wall that meets specific criteria for area and stability, and then test its strength against a snowball fight! ❄️ OverviewIn this engaging Christmas STEM activity, students design and build a fortress using marshmallows (or sugar cubes, paper blocks, or other materials) to meet criteria for area, height, and stability. After construction, they te
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Reindeer Christmas STEM & Science Activity - Fun Winter Break Holiday Party Game
This hands-on reindeer fun Christmas game blends Christmas STEM fun and plenty of laughter! In the Reindeer Relay Challenge, kids design reindeer antlers, explore Christmas science concepts like stability and balance, and compete in a hilarious relay race that’s perfect for December activities, a Christmas party, and winter break fun! 🎯 OverviewIn this engaging, Christmas STEM activity, kids use a criteria and constraints list to design reindeer antlers capable of carrying reindeer food
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
St. Patrick’s Day STEM Game – Pot of Gold Science & Leprechaun Math Activities
This hands-on St. Patrick’s Day science and STEM activity blends engineering, problem solving, and math as students try to collect gold coins from a leprechaun's pot of gold. This St. Patrick’s Day STEM game is playful, purposeful, and classroom-ready. The Get the Gold activity works beautifully for St. Patrick’s Day STEM centers, March enrichment, or classroom celebrations that still protect instructional time. ⭐️ How the St. Patrick’s Day STEM Pot of Gold Game WorksKids work individually o
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Valentine's Science STEM Activity - Fun Valentine's Day Cupid Bow & Arrow Game
This Valentine’s Day science and STEM activity engages students as they create Cupid's Bow & Arrow. Blending engineering, physics, math, and collaboration into a high-energy Valentine’s Day game, Cupid's Quiver keeps kids learning while they play. Designed for grades 2–8, this Valentine’s STEM challenge works as a science lesson, STEM center, or Valentine’s Day party game. Students design, build, test, and improve a bow-and-arrow (or dart-style) launcher for Cupid’s target practice while coll
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Groundhog Day STEM Groundhog Day Science Groundhog Day Art & Shadow Activities
Celebrate Groundhog Day with a hands-on STEM challenge that’s creative & educational! Perfect for grades 2–8, this activity combines science, art, and engineering & math to explore the fascinating world of light and shadows. Students will love experimenting with angles and distances to create groundhog shadows, while adding a unique twist with “street art” shadow tracing. What’s the Groundhog Graffiti STEM Challenge all about?Students work individually or in teams to: Design and manipulate
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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